Saffron

Overall rating: 4.5 Saffron is a hidden gem in Manukau. Unassuming at the outside, but inside, you'll be delighted at their food and friendly service. Their poppadums are the best I've tasted - just the right crispiness and fresh. Their cheese Naan is fresh too, and love how the cheese stretches when you eat it. Their butter chicken is up there too with the best, as well as their mango Lassi. The rice which came with the curry was nice, light, and fluffy. Although they got one drink order wrong and the second drink came a bit too late (we were nearly finished eating) and the lamb kebab was spicier than expected, their customer service is better than some places in Auckland CBD. The complimentary dessert at the end of the meal was a pleasant surprise. Note that we weren't asked if we want our curry mild (which is usually our experience when ordering Indian food). Saffron is highly recommended and well worth spending your hard-earned money in. Will come back again to try their dosa and other curries.